J. M. Gordon Chosen

Manawatu Times, Volume 66, Issue 192, 14 August 1941, Page 4

J. M. Gordon Chosen

NATIONAL CANDIDATE TOE PALMERSTON NORTH

Mr. J. M. Gordon, who is weli known in legal circles as a barrister and solicitor, and who was recently appointed to command the Ist Battalion of the Wellington-West Coast Regiment (rcrvitorials), has been selected as the National Party’s candidate to contest the Palmerston North seat at tnc general election. The ballot among members for the selection of a candidate, the other nominee being Mr. M. H. Oram, closed on Tuesday night, and the choice of Mi. Gordon was announced at the conclusion of the count yesterday. Mr. L. I. dimmer acted as returning officer. It is understood the polling was very Gordon was born in Christchurch in 1895, spending his early years there, and receiving his university education at Canterbury College. He enlisted on the day hostilities opened in 1914 and left New Zealand as a machine-gunner with the Main Body, subsequently participating in the campaigns in Egypt. Gallipoli and Flanders. During his four and a-half years’ service overseas ho was twice wounded and won the Military Medal. Returning to New Zealand, Mr. Gordon commenced practice in Taumarunui, but after a few years came to Palmerston North, where he has since resided. He has always kept, in touch with military affairs, and for many years before the present war consistently pressed for greater pre pnrednese for the Dominion. He helped promote the Defence League, and before his recent promotion he occupied the position of commander of the 12th Company of the National Military Reserve. Mr/ Gordon has, in addition to caring for his practice, insisted to direct the activities of a number of business con- j cerns. He is a married man with two children, and enjoys the confidence and esteem of a wide ■’’.irclo of friends.